Construction Sites

Erosion controls that aren’t maintained can cause excessive amount of sediment and debris to be carried into the storm water system. Construction vehicles can leak fuel, oil, and other harmful fluids that can be picked up by storm water and deposited into local waterbodies. The City of Marietta and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency both have a permitting process for certain construction activities. In both cases a permit requires a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan known as SWP3. See Marietta Construction Site Management Summary

Divert storm water away from disturbed or exposed areas of the construction site.

For additional information on Best Management Practices that can be used on a construction site for during or after construction: Refer to the Rainwater Land Development Manual at http://epa.ohio.gov/dsw/storm/technical_guidance.aspx You may also view the Rainwater Land Development Manual at the Washington Soil & Water Conservation District office. To make arrangements call 740-885-3312.

For assistance with preparing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) See SWP3 Provider List